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    Prabir And The Endless: Dazzling Mix of Eastern Ragas and Western Guitar

    Prabir Mehta — Prabir Aur Antaheen (self-release, 2026) Prabir Aur Antaheen presents a set of everlasting compositions rooted in ancient Indian raags (ragas), arranged for…

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  • Album reviews

    Sam Bergquist Finds the Sweet Spot Between Satire and Soul on Devils & Doves

    Sam Bergquist — Devils & Doves (self-released, 2026) Sam Bergquist’s 2026 album Devils & Doves charts the tension between hope and doubt, humor and heartache,…

    Ryan Emmert April 9, 2026 No Comments
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  • Album reviews

    Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Return With Slideways

    Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials – Slideways (Alligator Records, 2026) Slideways, the grand new album from Chicago blues band Lil’ Ed & The Blues…

    Ryan Emmert April 8, 2026 No Comments
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    A Soundtrack Fit for a Sultan: Kamperman’s Prince Achmed Shines Beyond the Screen

    Steven Kamperman – Prince Achmed (Zennez Records ZR2025013, 2025) Dutch composer and multi-instrumentalist Steven Kamperman brings new life to Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed (1926),…

    Tyler Bennet April 7, 2026 No Comments
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    Ana Crismán Revolutionizes Flamenco with Her Harp

    Ana Crismán Arpa Flamenca — Arpaora (Andalouse Alhambra / InOuïe Distribution, 2026) Spanish harpist Ana Crismán has released her debut album Arpaora internationally in physical…

    Angel Romero April 6, 2026 No Comments
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  • An illustration of a Gnawa drum and karkabas (metal castanets) on top of the drum.
    Music videos

    Desert Blues Band Tarwa N-Tiniri Weaves Gnawa and Amazigh Music on “Nbina”

    World Music Central News Room April 9, 2026 No Comments
  • A protest-style illustration shows three raised hands against a beige background: a black clenched fist on the left, a red hand in the center pointing upward, and a black open palm on the right with an eye symbol. Along the bottom, blocky lettering reads We Were Made For These Times by The Klezmatics.
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    The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times

    World Music Central News Room April 8, 2026 No Comments
  • Sufian Ararah - Asdaa cover artwork. An interior space with arched columns.
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    Oud Maestro Sufian Ararah Revisits Memory on “Asdaa”

    World Music Central News Room April 5, 2026 No Comments
  • Shelton & Williams Shifting Sand cover artwork. An image of a house over sand dunes.
    Music videos

    Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”

    World Music Central News Room April 3, 2026 No Comments
  • Sami Yusuf sitting leaning against a wall. An architecturally ornate building is behind him.
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    Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

    World Music Central News Room March 31, 2026 No Comments
  • Ashby Frank Stokes County Buck Dancing Man cover artwork. A photo of the dancer jumping.
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    Ashby Frank Salutes a Festival Original, “Stokes County Buck Dancing Man”

    World Music Central News Room March 30, 2026 No Comments

Album reviews

Irish Coffee with a Touch of Perú

Angel Romero June 14, 2007

Cady Finlayson Irish Coffee (Cady Finlayson, 2007) American fiddler Cady Finlayson has released a new CD which pays tribute to Irish traditional music. Part of…

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Events

The Original Tito Puente Orchestra in New York

World Music Central News Room June 13, 2007

On July 2nd, S.O.B.’s, presents The Original Tito Puente Orchestra, with Tito’s son, Ronny Puente as a special guest. Tito Puente, known as “El Rey…

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Events

KCRW’s World Music Festival at the Hollywood Bowl 2007

World Music Central News Room June 13, 2007 Carlinhos BrownJivan Gasparyan

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association partners with KCRW for the 9th consecutive year to present KCRW’s World Music Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. After a…

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U.S. Theatrical Release of Gypsy Caravan Musical Documentary

World Music Central News Room June 12, 2007

Gypsy Caravan, a.k.a.: When the Road Bends…tales of a Gypsy Caravan, opens June 15 in New York City. Released by Shadow Distribution, Gypsy Caravan is an…

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Interviews

Ozomatli’s Asdru Sierra Talks About Don’t Mess With The Dragon

World Music Central News Room June 11, 2007

To learn more about their new CD, Don’t Mess With The Dragon, World Music Central interviewed Asdru Sierra, Ozomatli‘s lead vocalist and trumpet player.  …

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New Releases

Algerian Artist Idir Releases France of the Colors

World Music Central News Room June 11, 2007

Paris, France – A new album titled ‘La France des Couleurs’ (France of the Colors) will be released this month by Algerian artist Idir. A…

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Album reviews

Scottish Pipes that Rock

Angel Romero June 11, 2007 The Finlay MacDonald Band

The Finlay MacDonald Band Re-Echo (Greentrax Recordings  CDTRAX299, 2007) The new breed of Scottish groups is known for combining traditional Scottish folk with international and…

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Tour Announcements

Gokh-Bi System Performing in North America as Part of The Ancient Meets Urban Tour

World Music Central News Room June 10, 2007

Senegal – Like reggae music and its offspring, reggaetòn, which emerged from the trench towns of Jamaica and the barrios of Puerto Rico respectively, African…

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Album reviews

David Byrne Collaborates in Multiple Remixes of Edgy Forró

Angel Romero June 10, 2007

Forro in the Dark Asa Branca (Nublu, 2007) The unmistakable voice of David Byrne opens this 4-track EP, giving it a considerable pop sound. It…

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Tour Announcements

Manu Chao Tours North America in 2007

World Music Central News Room June 10, 2007

Paris, France – Following his much acclaimed appearances at Lollapalooza and Celebrate Brooklyn festivals last year, world music superstar Manu Chao brings his Latin flavor…

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  • Spain On Stage Connects Spanish Roots Music With Europe
  • The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
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